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The blooming marvellous world of Australia’s jellyfish: in pictures

By Australian Geographic • 7 May 2020

A white-spotted jellyfish. Image credit: Justin Gilligan

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Australian Geographic photojournalist Justin Gilligan was sent on assignment to explore the bizarre and wonderful world of jellyfish.

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